Chika Ike
Chika Ike
Born
Chika Nancy Ike

(1985-11-08) November 8, 1985 (age 38)
Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
EducationHuman Kinetics and Health Education, University Of Lagos
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
Occupation(s)Actress, Humanitarian Model
Years active2005—present
AwardsAfrican Heritage Awards, 2012

Chika 'Nancy' Ike (born 8 November 1985)// ⓘ is a Nigerian actress, television personality, producer, business woman, philanthropist and former model.

Biography

Chika Ike was born in Onitsha, Anambra state of Nigeria. She began acting in church plays at the age of six. Ike began modelling at age 16 after finishing secondary school.[1] In 2004, Ike completed a two-year diploma programme in Human Kinetics and Health Education, followed by a degree in this subject from University of Lagos.

In 2014, she graduated from the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, California where she studied film-making.[2]

Film and television career

Ike began her film career in 2005 when she played a minor character in the movie Sweet Love. She got her first major role that same year in a movie titled Bless the Child and has since played major roles in over a hundred movies, such as Paradise, Mirror of Beauty, To Love a Stranger, Girls Got Reloaded, Happy Ending, Yes We Will, Anointed Queen and The Prince and the Princess.[3]

In 2007, Mirror of Beauty was shown in Cineworld and Odeon cinemas across the U.K and in 2008 It was selected and screened at the Cannes film festival.[4][5]

She founded her production company, Chika Ike Production, in 2014, and produced her first movie Miss Teacher and her reality TV game show African Diva Reality TV Show of which she is the executive producer, host and a member of the judging panel.[6] The first season aired on DStv and the second season aired on AIT.[7][8] In 2015, she collaborated with Rok Studios to produce movies like Happy Ending and Stuck on You.[9]

Philanthropy

Ike established the foundation Help the Child which is aimed at helping poor children. In 2012 she threw a street party where she hosted over 3000 children, feeding them and giving out toys, school bags and writing materials. Every year she organizes a major charity event for the children on the street, provides scholarships, and provides them with school writing materials.[10]

Fashion career

In 2011, Ike founded her fashion line Fancy Nancy and launched it in Abuja, Nigeria.[11][12]

Personal life

Ike has been outspoken on abusive relationships, having been a victim of domestic violence. In 2013, she opened up about how she was domestically abused in her past marriage. She filed for divorce in 2013.[13] She eventually announced through her Facebook page that she was officiall divorced, which upset some of her fans. ref>"Fans lash out at Chika Ike over divorce announcement". Vanguard News. 2013-08-01. Retrieved 2021-02-27.</ref>

Awards and recognition

Ike has received several awards and nominations for her work, including the Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Upcoming Actress, 2008, and the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2009 for her performance in the movie "The Assassin".[3]

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
2008 Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Upcoming Actress Bless the Child Nominated
2009 Best Supporting Actress Assassination Nominated
African Youth Society Award Best Role Model in Africa Self Won
City People Entertainment Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [14]
2011 Donven Club Awards Best Actress Won [14]
United Nations Messenger of Peace United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace Honorary [15]
2012 African Heritage Awards Contributions to The Youth In Africa Won
2013 HOG Award Icon of Hope Won
Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Award Most Disciplined Actress Won
Cynosure Magazine Nigerian Fashion Recognition Awards Nollywood Fashion Icon of the Year Won
2016 City People Entertainment Awards Face of Nollywood Nominated [16]
ZAFFA Awards Best Producer Miss Teacher Nominated [17]
Best Actress Miss Teacher Nominated [17]
2018 Nominated [18]
2020 International Film Festival Award Best Actress Self Won [19]
Best Production Small Chops Won
Best Sound design Won
Best Supporting Actress Self Won
Best Director Won

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2020 Small Chops Nikita Drama
2016 Happy Ending Lape Drama, Romance
2016 Locked up Susan Drama, Romance
2015 Miss Teacher Nwanne Drama, Romance
2014 Secret Act I & II
2012 Bridge of Contract
2012 The End is Near
2010 Street President Nene
2009 Dangerous Beauty Anita
2009 Eyes of the Nun
2009 Harverst of Love Nancy
2008 Before The Rain Anita
2008 Desire Juliet
2008 Jealous Princess Mercy
2006 The Seekers Yvonne I & II
2006 White Chapel Yvonne
2006 Emotional Blunder Yvonne

References

  1. ^ "Chika Ike Biography, Nollywood Star Actress". InformAfrica.com. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
  2. ^ "Chika Ike graduates from LA Film School". The Nation. 2014-05-24. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  3. ^ a b "Chika Ike Biography, Profile, Movies, Latest News & Life History | NaijaGistsBlog Nigeria, Nollywood, Celebrity ,News, Entertainment, Gist, Gossip, Inspiration, Africa". Naijagists.com. Archived from the original on 2017-01-28. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
  4. ^ "Chika Ike Making Waves In The International Scene". Modernghana.com. 2007-09-28. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
  5. ^ "Mirror of Beauty showing in UK cinemas". Modern Ghana.
  6. ^ "African Diva Reality TV show season 1 Archives". News Of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
  7. ^ Kayode Badmus (2015-08-02). "Chika Ike begins production of new movie 'All of me' - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games". Thenet.ng. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
  8. ^ "Chika Ike: 5 Nollywood movies produced by actress - Movies - Pulse" (in German). Pulse.ng. 2016-11-08. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
  9. ^ "Watch the Trailer for Chika Ike's New Movie "One Fine Day" | A Story of an Obsessed Ex". Bellanaija.com. 2016-06-30. Archived from the original on 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
  10. ^ "Chika Ike's Good Deed – Feeds Less Privileged Kids for Easter". Bellanaija.com. 2014-04-25. Archived from the original on 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
  11. ^ "Nollywood Actress Chika Ike opens "Fancy Nancy" Store in Abuja – Mercy Johnson, Jim Iyke, Mike Ezuruonye, Goldie & More Attend". Bellanaija.com. 2011-09-28. Archived from the original on 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
  12. ^ "Who be Chika Ike wey clear di air about her relationship wit Regina Daniels husband". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
  13. ^ Damilare Aiki (2013-08-10). "Chika Ike: "I Left My Marriage because I was a Victim of Domestic Violence" | Nollywood Actress shares Story of Physical Assault". Bellanaija.com. Archived from the original on 2016-02-03. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
  14. ^ a b "Chika Ike". Naij. Archived from the original on 2016-08-20. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  15. ^ Arogundade, Funsho (2012-01-05). "Chika Ike Bags UN Ambassador Award". P.M. News. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  16. ^ Izuz, Chidumga (2016-11-07). "'Suru L'ere,' 'Tinsel,' Adeniyi Johnson, Mide Martins among nominees". Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  17. ^ a b "ZAFAA 2016 Nominees". ZAFAA. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  18. ^ "Two years after, Ini Edo emerges winner of ZAFAA Best Actress award". Vanguard News. 2018-06-16. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  19. ^ "Chika Ike's Small Chops bags Int'l awards - P.M. News".

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